Patents by Inventor John D. Griffard

John D. Griffard has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Publication number: 20250092702
    Abstract: Sun shelves are described. An example sun shelf has a main body and a tubular member. The main body has a first wall, a second wall, a third wall, a fourth wall, a base, and defines a first intake, an outlet, and a recess. The first wall has a first height from the base. The second wall has a second height from the base. The third wall has a third height from the base. The fourth wall has a fourth height from the base. The fourth height is less than the first height, the second height, and the third height. The tubular member is attached to the main body and extends from the first intake to the outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2024
    Publication date: March 20, 2025
    Inventors: Robert Charles Coberley, Robert Charles Coberley, JR., Michael Collins, John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: 8998246
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible cart which has a substantially rectangular base comprising four side regions, four corner regions and hinge assemblies disposed at each corner region, hinged upright frame assemblies having a lower end rotatably connected to the hinge assemblies at the base, and an open top frame having hinge assemblies at each corner region rotatably connected to an upper end of the hinged upright frame assemblies. The base, upright and top frame hinge assemblies are all oriented so the upright frame assemblies can fold along the side regions of the cart when the collapsible cart is folded flat. In one particular embodiment, the base and top frame are square. A basket for storing a variety of items may be attached to the collapsible cart. The collapsible cart may also have wheels or casters on the base to permit easy movement of the collapsible cart.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2015
    Assignee: Griffard & Associates, LLC
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Publication number: 20150008660
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a collapsible cart which has a substantially rectangular base comprising four side regions, four corner regions and hinge assemblies disposed at each corner region, hinged upright frame assemblies having a lower end rotatably connected to the hinge assemblies at the base, and an open top frame having hinge assemblies at each corner region rotatably connected to an upper end of the hinged upright frame assemblies. The base, upright and top frame hinge assemblies are all oriented so the upright frame assemblies can fold along the side regions of the cart when the collapsible cart is folded flat. In one particular embodiment, the base and top frame are square. A basket for storing a variety of items may be attached to the collapsible cart. The collapsible cart may also have wheels or casters on the base to permit easy movement of the collapsible cart.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2013
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: John D. GRIFFARD
  • Publication number: 20100025934
    Abstract: A portable cooler and game assembly includes a cooler attached to a collapsible stand, a frame attached to the cooler capable of extending above the cooler, and a game board attached to the frame. The game board includes one or more catch nets attached to one or more toss holes contained within the game board. A side net is attached to the cooler for retaining a set of playing objects. The assembly also includes a carrying bag for holding the cooler, frame, game board, and playing objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2009
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Ellen Hassman, Kathleen Casey, John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D500605
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Inventors: Jeffrey M. Schmidt, John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D546615
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D546617
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2007
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D572980
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D575572
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2008
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D592006
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D309235
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 1987
    Date of Patent: July 17, 1990
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D323599
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D692262
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Inventor: John D. Griffard
  • Patent number: D1120373
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2023
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2026
    Assignee: B Squared Pools, LLC
    Inventors: Robert Charles Coberley, Robert Charles Coberley, Jr., Michael Collins, John D. Griffard